Creel is a charming small town in Chihuahua, Mexico, best known as the last stop on the Chepe Express train route. From this point on visitors can explore the high-altitude points of the province including the spectacular Copper Canyon. The Lodge at Creel is a family-owned property nestled on the town’s edge.
With its on-site restaurant and micro-brewery, The Lodge at Creel is a gathering spot in town and an ideal overnight stay. The owners of the Lodge studied hospitality in Canada and brought that Canadian wilderness feel into the property, moose antlers included.
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This hotel stay was hosted as a part of a press trip to Chihuahua, the DMO did not review or approve this story.
Hotel exterior at night and early morning. All images by Kateryna Topol.
The Vibe & Shared Spaces
Pulling into the Lodge you are greeted by the main log building. Fully committed to cabin decor the lobby has a fireplace, comfortable sitting and a few animal heads high up on the wall. The guest rooms are spread across multiple cabins throughout the property, surrounded by pines and shaded resting areas.
Throughout the grounds, guests will find sitting areas, picnic tables, outdoor games, and swinging benches near individual suites. Creel dogs and cats will keep you company or show you around town if you choose to take a stroll to shop and sightsee.
The team offer a range of tourism services including tours, Chepe Express train tickets, and local transportation.
Inside the Suite
The accommodation options include double rooms, a honeymoon suite with a jacuzzi, an accessible unit, and king rooms. All rooms are heavy on handcrafted wooden decor with hot red and orange accents. Some king suites have fireplaces and all have separate bathroom and washroom areas. With a separate desk corner and a large wardrobe, there is plenty of space to put away your things for the duration of your stay.
Dining & Entertainment
All restaurants are located in the main Lodge. To the right is the restaurant El Meson De García serving fresh daily breakfast and lunch. To the right is La Taberna Del Abuelo serving up regional cuisines and beverages like Sotol, regional and international wines. On the menu are all regional staples like heartwarming soups and juicy beef tacos which pair perfectly with in-house brewed beer. The cosy country atmosphere of the space is accentuated with laidback decor, a pool table, and various vintage decor pieces.
Through a door at the back of the taberna is La Martina Pizza shop and Micro-brewery. Set with cheerfully colourful furnishings and communal tables in front of the beer stills La Martina’s wood-burning pizzas are a local favourite.
Wellness & Fitness
The service loop at the Lodge is completed with gym and spa services. The gym is equipped with all the necessary basics including a cable machine. The Spa menu includes aromatherapy massages, relaxation, hot stones, reflexology and magnets. While this short stay did not include a spa treatment the early morning gym experience was a wonderful way to start the day peacefully building up energy surrounded by the quiet of Mexican nature.
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The Lodge at Creel
Room prices starting at $235 CAD for standard 2-bed suite or King Room
33200 AV. LOPEZ MATEOS, Adolfo López Mateos 61, Centro, 33200 Creel, Chih., Mexico
Book directly on thelodgeatcreel.com or with your favourite booking website: Booking.com | TripAdvisor
